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July 2024 | {View as Webpage}
Welcome to the NRC News e-newsletter that brings you news and events related to the Niagara Regional Campus. If you have any suggestions or would like to submit an article or event, please contact macnrcpr@mcmaster.ca.
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Awarding Excellence at NRC
Congratulations are in order for NRC learners, faculty and staff recipients of this year's prestigous awards.
The Hamilton Campus distributed awards for regional campus recipients were given during the C2024 Oath Ceremony.
The NRC distributed awards were awarded during the End of Year Recognition Dinner in June, including the Mac-CARE Excellence in Teaching Award. During the evening faculty, staff and learners celebrate the past calendar year of campus achievement, teaching excellence and the welcoming of incoming and outgoing leaders.
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Mac-CARE Excellence in Teaching
Award
Dr. Lara Gunton
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Specialty Selective Teaching Award
Dr. George Zimakas
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Postgraduate Family Medicine
Preceptor Award
Dr. Anjali Kundi
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Niagara Regional Campus
Teaching Award
Dr. Ryan Chadwick
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Farewell and Best NRC Wishes
In May, NRC said a heartfelt goodbye to Regional Campus Manager, Melanie Pulling as she commenced another leadership role with McMaster.
Melanie joined the NRC in 2022 and fostered a positive, professional environment for learners, staff and faculty.
We would like to thank Melanie for her continuous dedication to medical education and best wishes in her new role with McMaster's Department of Engineering.
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MF4 Wellness Lunch
On April 30th, the Wellness Committee invited Therapeutic Paws therapy dogs to visit the class of 2026 cohort during the robust MF4 musculoskeletal, neuroscience and brain & behaviour curriculum. Learners spent time visiting with their new friends and enjoying lunch to dedicate time to health and well-being.
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A Flowing Welcome for PGY1
Through their partnership with Niagara Region and local municipalities, NRC family medicine residents began their PGY1 Orientation on campus and the Marotta Family Hospital site followed by dragon boating and exploring the Niagara Falls Tunnel.
Their team building evening followed with dinner at Ravine Winery with the PGFM NRC team, PGY2s, preceptors and tutors.
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ICAM 2025: Call for Abstracts
The call for International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM) 2025 abstracts is open to those interested in showcasing their research findings and innovative educational practices to the academic medicine community and international colleagues.
Abstracts can include posters, workshops and oral presentations and the deadline to submit is Friday, September 13, 2024, 23:59 ET.
This year, ICAM is at the Halifax Convention Centre in Halifax, Canada on April 3-6, 2025.
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Investigation of the Safety and Outcome of Abdominoplasty Without General Anesthesia: A Scoping Review
Madeline Hubbard (C2026), Ted Zhou (C2025), Dr. Nasim Huq, Plastic Surgeon and McMaster faculty
Presented at the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons, McMaster Medical Student Research Day and Niagara Health Knowledge Institute Research Day. A manuscript of this project has been submitted to the, Plastic Surgery journal and is under review.
Abdominoplasty is a common aesthetic surgical procedure primarily performed under general anesthesia. There is increasing interest in performing abdominoplasties without general anesthesia because of potential lower complication rates and shorter post-operative recovery time. A total of 28 studies were included in this review since its inception in 2023. Overall, evidence demonstrates that performing abdominoplasty without general anesthesia is safe and feasible.
Madeline said working on this project gave her the opportunity to become confident in the process of completing a scoping review, which resulted in her leading her next project. She also said her exposure to abdominoplasty and anesthesia has been invaluable in her surgical placements.
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Norman Education Research Day
Two NRC scholarly projects were presented at the Norman Education Research Day (NERD) held at the David Braley Health Sciences Centre, on June 5, 2024.
1) Asil El Galad and Hanna Van Dierdonck (C2026) presented their research on the, ‘Demand of Scholarly Activity in Canadian residency applications.’ Asil and Hanna along with four of their peers Alyssa Palmateer, Caleb Mathai, Nikesh Chander and Shenna Dunn reviewed the websites for residency programs in internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, anesthesia, general surgery and psychiatry at 17 medical schools across the country. Their findings, ‘reveals the vague language used in CaRMS program descriptions, which can pose challenges for applicants.’ Asil and Hanna's team were guided by Dr. Amanda Bell and Professor Larry Chambers. A manuscript is being drafted for wider dissemination of this study.
2) Saachi Bami (C2026 Hamilton campus) and Benjamin Buehner (NRC) presented a quality improvement project poster aiming to improve the clinical outcome of stroke and pre-stroke patients by reducing the door-to-needle time. Door-to-Needle is a multi-divisional initiative led by Dr. Danielle de Sa Boasquevusque and her team of senior nurse practitioners and nurse educators in collaboration with the division of Radiology at the Greater Niagara General Hospital. Ariel Foo (C2024) a NRC graduate, was among the pioneers of this project who closely worked with Dr. de Sa Boasquevusque’s team. Ben and Saachi joined the project in 2023 to learn about the treatment of stroke and pre-stroke patients and assist with data analysis and the continuing PDSA cycles.
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Dr. Pouria Sadeghi
Family Medicine
Dr. Emily Milko
Department of Medicine,
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dr. Zaid Siddique
Diagnostic Imaging
Dr. Lindsay Schnarr
Department of Medicine,
Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Thomas Mazzetti
Department of Medicine,
Respirology
Dr. Alexander McNulty
Family Medicine
Dr. Victoria Squissato
Family Medicine/Anesthesia
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Family Physician
De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals, families and communities through wholistic Indigenous, Traditional and Western health care. As an Aboriginal Health Access Centre we provide a wide range of health and social services in the Hamilton, Brantford and Niagara region including Primary Care, Mental Health & Addictions Services, Health Promotions, Traditional Healing and Programs, Advocacy and Outreach, Housing Services and much more in partnership with local community organizations.
The Family Physician is licensed to practice by Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons C.C.F.P certificate. As a member of our primary care team in Niagara, they will lead the provision of primary care services to patients of De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre (DAHC). Our medical clinic offers excellent administrative support, opportunities for professional growth and development, partnerships with specialists, inter-professional care and outreach services, as well as a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Application Due Date: Open until filled, preference given to candidates of Indigenous Decent
Please submit your resume and cover letter to: humanresources@dahac.ca
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